Owner of Mandola’s Italian Kitchen Celebrates 50 Years Since Opening First Restaurant
Amongst the loud chatter of families and the comforting smell of freshly-cooked pasta, Damien Mandola floats from table to table, cheerfully greeting his many customers at Mandola’s Italian Kitchen in Bee Cave. International sports team flags drift down from the rafters and old family photos decorate the walls of the charming restaurant, which feel...
Pane Nostro brings classic Italian charm to Bishop Arts
Pane Nostro has moved into the CocoAndré house at 508 W. Seventh St. CocoAndré vacated the space in September 2023 after a 15-year run. “We originally wanted to be down in this area to begin with,” Pane Nostro co-owner Dion Gazzaruso says of Bishop Arts. “All the development that’s been going on, all the new restaurants, I think it’s a good communi...
Italian-focused restaurant Centro on the Square to debut in downtown McKinney
Centro on the Square is readying to open its doors to downtown McKinney diners. The new McKinney restaurant is a concept from George Stergios, owner of Knife Steakhouse, and Brian Dunne, owner of Mexican Bar Company—both restaurants located at Willow Bend Mall in Plano. The duo, both being life-long restauranteurs, met through their neighboring res...
Terilli’s: A Taste of Italy in the Heart of Dallas
Found in a timeless location on Lower Greenville neighborhood, Terilli’s has been charming Dallas diners with its unique blend of upscale Italian cuisine, live music, and rooftop ambiance since opening its doors in 1985. Founded by the spirited and visionary Jeannie Terilli, the restaurant is steeped in both personal heritage and a fierce commitmen...
Grana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma Protagonists in New Orleans
The Consortia for the protection of Grana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma will be present from 1 to 3 June at the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association in New Orleans, as part of the European campaign “Distinctly, Deliciously, European”. A project funded by the European Union that celebrates the quality, tradition and legendary taste of these...
A Look Inside Ari's New Downtown Market: Italian Groceries, Sandwiches and More
Ari Lowenstein opened Ari's Pantry in Oak Cliff in December 2023. He'd previously spent a decade eating his way through Italy and, before that, he grew up eating many Italian dishes based on family recipes.At its core, Ari's has always been a place to walk in — perhaps with no idea what you want to buy or make for dinner — and leave with all the in...
Marinara Miracles is like dining in a secret Italian attic
Marinara Miracles feels like the kind of place you stumble into by accident. It’s perched at the top of a creaky staircase above a dive bar, in what feels more like someone’s attic than an Italian restaurant. The reality is somewhere in between. The space is small, with a few red-and-white-checkered tables, plus an air hockey table and a TV that lo...
Try Via Triozzi on Greenville for a Touch of Sicily
Via Triozzi at 1806 Greenville Avenue has quickly emerged as one of Dallas’s standout Italian restaurants. Opened in 2023 by Leigh Hutchinson, the restaurant offers a deeply personal take on Italian cuisine, drawing from her Sicilian-American roots and time spent in Scandicci, Italy. The menu is centered around house-made pastas and soulful, unfuss...
Azzurro Expands Restaurant in Hughes Landing in The Woodlands
One of The Woodlands treasured restaurants is Azzurro Italian Coastal Cuisine in Hughes Landing. Providing a menu inspired by the Amalfi coast, Azzurro Italian Coastal Cuisine has now opened an expansion of its bar and interior dining space. BENVENUTI! From the moment you arrive, you are made to feel welcome. Owned by the Orioli family, Enrique Ori...
Hunting for the Perfect Italian Cookies in Houston — Like My Mom and Grandma Made
It seems like my mom is always making cookies when we talk on the phone. Over a thousand miles away, I imagine the buttery first bite of her thumbprint cookies, with their signature chocolate center hugged by perfectly squishy dough. This past Christmas season, when she told me about all the types of cookies she was making, I felt a panic race to m...
Adelmo’s Ristorante: A Taste of Italy in the Heart of Dallas
At Adelmo’s Ristorante in Dallas, every dish tells a story of love, tradition, and dedication to the art of Italian-Mediterranean cuisine. For over three decades, this beloved restaurant has been a gathering place for family, friends, and food lovers alike, offering a menu inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean, prepared with the fr...
Brutto Americano Brings Italian-Inspired Cuisine and Gulf Seafood to New Orleans’ CBD
Since the inception of their debut eatery, Costera on Prytania St., Reno De Ranieri, and Chef Brian Burns have been making an impression on the New Orleans dining scene creating exotic menus with Italian and Spanish influences and combining a love for impeccable food with extraordinary wine and atmosphere. Their third restaurant, Brutto Americano,...